King Salmon: The Big Catch Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

King Salmon: The Big Catch

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperSNK
PublisherTakara
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by SNK and published by Takara, King Salmon: The Big Catch arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a sports game.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

SNK also made Samurai Shodown, King of the Monsters and Fatal Fury 2 for the Genesis.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing King Salmon: The Big Catch is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

King Salmon: The Big Catch gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

King Salmon: The Big Catch cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Time (Minutes)FFA8AE:0000
Infinite Time (Hours)FFA8AC:0007

See all King Salmon: The Big Catch cheats

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

King Salmon: The Big Catch FAQ

When did King Salmon: The Big Catch come out on the Genesis?

King Salmon: The Big Catch was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made King Salmon: The Big Catch?

It was developed by SNK and published by Takara.

Is King Salmon: The Big Catch multiplayer?

No. King Salmon: The Big Catch is a single-player game.

How long does King Salmon: The Big Catch take to play?

As a sports game, King Salmon: The Big Catch typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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